This pandemic has created an occupancy roller coaster for many senior living communities. On one hand, we have experienced tragic losses to COVID, especially in long term care. And yet, some communities are reporting an influx of emergency, acute need residents.
Continue ReadingIn Senior Living, Customer Service Sells
Who handles the customer service function in your senior living community? Your answer should be everyone! Sad to say, however, that our industry has been notoriously bad at handling what is arguably the most important function of any organization: service.
Continue ReadingWant to Sell More? Myers-Briggs May be the Answer!
When you are considering buying something, how do you make the decision? Would you be surprised if you found that a big part of it depends upon your personality?
Continue ReadingBalancing Mobile
We all use mobile apps these days and if you are like me you tend to find some of them easy to use, but lack the functionality needed to make them useful. If this is the case, you are not likely to use it more than once. On the other hand, you may find some of them have great functionality but are then very hard to use.
Continue ReadingWant More Sales? Get LUCKY!
Some reps were great presenters, others sold on personality. Some really did their homework, demonstrating deep knowledge while others basically flew by the seat of their pants. It goes without saying that some were wildly successful and others, well, not so much so.
Continue ReadingFive Ways to Ruin Your Next Virtual Meeting
Explore some thoughts on the evolving role of virtual meeting and tour technology during and after COVID-19 in Senior Living sales.
Continue ReadingVirtual Meetings are Here to Stay. Are You Using Them?
If you’re already dialed in to virtual meetings and tours, you are already prepared for the future. There’s no sign that you’ll be returning to the meet-in-person world any time soon. Even when things start to open up again, there will be an initial hesitation among families to venture back through your doors.
Continue ReadingThanks to Our Heros!
Memorial Day is one of my favorite holidays. There are many things I enjoy during this holiday like the added time off from work, the BBQ’s, the boating and other family fun activities. While these are certainly things that I enjoy, the reason it is one of my favorites is because of what Memorial Day stands for.
Continue ReadingEffective Sales and Sales Software Training
There are several different ways to deliver and consume sales training or sales software training. All can be effective, but not all are right for your organization. Learn about the different types of training and which might be the best fit for you and your team.
Continue ReadingLeadingAge PA 2017 Conference Recap
LeadingAge PA, a trade association representing Pennsylvania non-profit organizations that provide services to the elderly, holds an annual conference and expo. This year, Continuum CRM staffers were on hand for the event. Read Scott Farmer’s recap here.
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